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locations, such as branch offices, colocation data centres and private and public cloud environments used by home workers. The benefits of decentralising computing capabilities in this way are manifold, and
adoption of distributed IT infrastructure has seen many begin replacing older, transformer- based centralised power protection systems with distributed architectures in which UPSs reside in close proximity to servers, storage and networking equipment. Next-generation UPS In the past, UPSs tended to be scaled to meet the demands of enterprise data centres. But, as they were hot, large and inflexible, they were unsuitable for use in distributed environments where limited floor space, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and cooling components would be constraining. UPS design has evolved in recent years to become more efficient, compact and adaptable. Attributes such as modularity, ultra- high efficiency, and inherent redundancy – in large and more compact UPSs alike – mean distributed power protection is now a viable option for organisations of all sizes. The next evolutionary step The world of IT continues to evolve. From education and healthcare to retail and hospitality, digital transformation is driving more critical infrastructure than ever to distributed IT environments as organisations seek to being data closer to their end users. For instance, in retail, no two stores are the same. Retailers will use different point of sale and infrastructure technologies depending on the size and the nature of the individual outlet. Therefore a solution will be required for protecting every store from the potential impact of a power outlet, no matter what technology they use. Likewise, with computing resources and IT assets widely dispersed, often across multiple geographies and remote locations, it is vital that the supply of power is managed and protected – especially when you consider that many edge facilities lack on-site IT support staff. If not, organisations risk facing potentially harmful power shortages and outages. Distributed power architecture, comprising the latest small, lightweight – often modular – UPSs, offers that management and protection. In some use cases, such as cloud computing and colocation data centres, the benefits extend further, offering greater scalability, flexibility and efficiency. A combination of new technological developments and new post-pandemic working practices requires a new approach to IT architecture, with new
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performance. Indeed, the ability to process data at the edge allows organisations to access real-time insights and take responsive action to any situations that may arise. In moving computing resources closer to the end user, distributed IT infrastructure can empower businesses with greater agility, efficiency, and competitive advantage in an ever more complex, interconnected world. Protecting power supplies Whether it’s legacy or the latest development, the efficient running of an organisation’s technology depends on a consistent and reliable supply of power. But businesses operating distributed IT environments face the constant threat of outages, and without staff on hand to manage and mitigate unplanned power events, these outages can cause lasting and costly downtime for critical equipment. It is vital, therefore, that the power supply to distributed IT infrastructure remains protected at all times, regardless of where it’s located. This is something that cloud computing vendors and colocation data centre operators, concerned with maximising the scalability, efficiency and agility of their data centres, have long understood. For example, the growing
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adoption of distributed IT
infrastructure has seen many begin replacing older, transformer- based centralised power protection systems with distributed architectures in which UPSs reside in close proximity to servers, storage and networking equipment.
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